Journals and Posts

My great grandmother Elizabeth [nee Lyon] Goodwillie's second marriage was to William Howatson. They lived in Southbridge where Williams' family farmed.
They had three children -William James -aka Jim-born 1904, Muriel 1906, and Ian Douglas -aka Beau -born 1909. I am seeking information in regard the Howatsons and also any information in regard Jim and Beau both of whom married and had families.
Also I believe my great grandmother may have been a midwife in the Southbridge or Ashburton districts.

Reading, writing, raising bantams, gardening and most importantly, genealogy.
I work as a colour consultant for a well known New Zealand paint company and am 63 years old. I hope to retire soon and spend more time doing my family history.
My 'dear man' collects and repairs clocks - the older the better - and I share the study with 36 of them... more...